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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.00, 295.55 and 184.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.00, 295.55 and 184.65 is: 277.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.00 : 295.55 = 184.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.00/295.55 = 184.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.00x = 295.55 × 184.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.00x = 54,570.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,570.91/197.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.02

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